Man of Sorrow 1508

"Man of Sorrow" is a fresco painted by the Italian Renaissance artist Il Sodoma in 1508. The artwork depicts a sorrowful Christ, bound and bearing the marks of his crucifixion. Il Sodoma's style, characterized by its combination of Mannerist elongation and High Renaissance realism, is evident in the depiction of Christ's tortured yet strangely serene expression. The fresco is likely a devotional piece intended to inspire piety and meditation on Christ's suffering.